God created us to worship Him. Matthew 6:21 says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” | ESV. God wants our hearts completely devoted to Him. Anything we desire or treasure more than Him becomes an idol – an idol that God detests.
Worship is our response to God declaring His goodness, thanking Him for who He is and keeping our focus on living for Him. Whereas prayer can easily turn self-focused, worship redirects our thoughts and mind back to God.
“I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD” | Psalm 40:1-4, ESV
It is a decision we make, no matter the circumstances, challenges or situations, that we decide we will worship Him. Psalm 23 | Psalm 40 | Psalm 139:1-18
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Do You Feel Like Worshipping?
Let's be honest. How often do you really feel like worshipping in
church? Don't worry; it's just you and me here. Nobody to impress.
What kinds of messages typically fly unabated through your mind when,
at 10:30 on Sunday morning, your church's worship leader utters those
two fateful words: "Let's stand"?
Thus the war begins within us each week. Our sedentary frame suddenly feels about as easy to raise as the Titanic.
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What’s All the Racket?
The danger comes when we put worship in a box. The reason we do this is because it’s easier to control this way. We love worship… on our terms.
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